Dry skin on the Regimen - Jojoba oil and Alpha Hydroxy Acid.

Some people have reported that they can not get rid of their dry skin on the Regimen, even after their skin has become accustomed to benzoyl peroxide and even with twice daily moisturization. 2 options:

1. The addition of 3 drops of jojoba oil to your moisturizer upon each application should take care of flakiness entirely. Most oils are not recommended for use with acne prone skin. Jojoba oil is an exception and may actually be beneficial. Its chemical structure closely mimics that of human skin oil (sebum). Because of this, it may actually convince the skin that it has plenty of sebum and to stop overproducing. Jojoba oil is different from other oils in that it contains no triglyceride component and is non-comedogenic. It also feels nice and has a mild and pleasant scent. More on jojoba oil and where to find it.

2. A 5-10% alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), whether as a stand alone product or inside a moisturizer, is another recourse for flakiness. Glycolic acid and lactic acid both do the trick. These acids tend to sting at the onset of the Regimen. You will need to wait about 4-6 weeks for your skin to become accustomed to benzoyl peroxide before adding in AHA. AHAs have been shown to heighten sensitivity to the sun, so it's important that you use a sunscreen. More on AHA and where to find it.